US Bridges

Hog Chain DR SE over Bogue Chitto River

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 6N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4300000000129

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hog Chain DR SE over Bogue Chitto River is a concrete channel beam carrying Hog Chain DR SE over Bogue Chitto River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHog Chain DR SE
CrossesBogue Chitto River
LocationSec 18 T 6N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates31.49392, -90.44417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hog Chain DR SE over Bogue Chitto River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hog Chain DR SE over Bogue Chitto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hog Chain DR SE over Bogue Chitto River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hog Chain DR SE over Bogue Chitto River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hog Chain DR SE over Bogue Chitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.